Advisory Board March 5, 2024
CDC on Friday announced that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 don’t need to isolate for five days, a change in guidance that drew mixed responses from health experts.
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CDC changes COVID-19 isolation guidance
In the new guidance, CDC said people who test positive for COVID-19 can return to work and regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and if it’s been a day since they’ve had a fever.
However, guidance for workers at nursing homes and other healthcare facilities did not change, meaning medical personnel who test positive for COVID-19 still need to stay home for at least seven days after their symptoms first appear and must test negative within two...